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Tenure Track Faculty Positions 2008-2009Economics and Political SciencePublic Policy/Policy Analysis The Departments of Economics and Political Science at Macalester College seek to fill an interdisciplinary position in Public Policy/Policy Analysis, beginning in Fall 2009. The position will be jointly appointed in Economics and Political Science and will be at the rank of advanced assistant or associate professor. Ph.D in Public Policy or Policy Analysis preferred, although applications from those holding doctorates in Economics and Political Science will be given full consideration. Broad empirical, theoretical and methodological training are essential. The successful candidate will have a background in energy, public health, poverty or the environment (all on either the national or global scales). He or she will be expected to pursue a rich research program, support the Economics and Political Science departments by offering a number of courses related to the theory and practice of public policy/policy analysis, and participate (as appropriate) in interdisciplinary programs such as Environmental Studies, International Studies and Urban Studies. Macalester College’s urban location provides numerous opportunities for professional collaborations at the University of Minnesota and the Hubert H. Humphrey Institute for Public Affairs; as well as with national, state and local government offices, public agencies and community organizations. Send letter of inquiry or full application, including cover letter, c.v., and names of three references to: Professor Gary Krueger, Chair, Department of Economics, Macalester College, St. Paul, MN. 55105. Applications received by 15 October 2008 will receive first consideration. Please see visit our website at: http://www.macalester.edu/provost/positions/index.html for a more complete description of the position. Macalester College is a highly selective, private liberal arts college in the vibrant Minneapolis-Saint Paul metropolitan area, with a population of approximately three million people and home to numerous colleges and universities, including the University of Minnesota. Macalester’s diverse student body comprises over 1800 undergraduates from 48 states and the District of Columbia and over 75 countries. The College is proud of its long-standing, mission-driven commitment to outstanding academic excellence with a special emphasis on internationalism, multiculturalism, and service to society. We are especially interested in applicants dedicated to the pursuit of excellence in both teaching and research/creative activity within a liberal arts college community. As an Equal Opportunity employer supportive of affirmative efforts to achieve diversity among its faculty, Macalester College strongly encourages applications from women and members of underrepresented minority groups. |
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